Nerd gang NG is a weekly podcast that explores stories in books, culture, art and from the perspectives of various creatives. Somewhat like a review but more interactive.
Of Lynching and Fraternities: Light Seekers by Femi Kayode
This episode explores the themes and inspiration surrounding the book "Light seekers" by Femi Kayode. The story of the ALUU four is explored and the phenomenon of jungle justice in Nigeria. We also explore the issue of cultism in Nigerian universities.
20 Jun 2021
Of Women, Fearlessness and Investigations : The Lazarus Effect by H.J GOLAKAI
This episode explores the book the Lazarus effect by H.J GOLAKAI as well as takes a journey into aspects of traditional African society and how women were regarded. We also discuss the fearless women in African history and link it to the fearless women in our read for the week.
13 Jun 2021
Of Godfathers, Rigging Elections and Criminal lynching: When Trouble Sleeps by Leye Adenle
This episode explores the aspects of godfatherism in Nigerian politics using the book when trouble sleeps by Leye Adenle a sequel to our previous read Easy Motion Tourist.
6 Jun 2021
Of oldest professions, Ritual killings, Activists and Foreigners: Easy Motion Tourist by Leye Adenle
This episode digs deep into the book easy motion tourist which derived its title from the song easy motion tourist by fatai rolling dollar and his band. The book explores criminality deep in the city of Lagos, armed robbery, ritual killings and corruption.
30 May 2021
Of third mainland bridge, Serial Killers & accomplices :My Sister the Serial Killer by Braithwaite O
This episode kick starts our theme for the month- Crime and Criminality a story that explores the mind of the Accomplice of a serial killer who happens to be her sister. We look at the body of work by Oyinkan Braithwaite- My Sister the serial killer. Check out our social media @nerdgangng for twitter and Instagram and leave your comments. Leave a review too! It makes us more visible. With love from Lagos Nigeria
23 May 2021
Crime and Criminality: welcome to season 3
We're back! Thank you for sticking around here and welcome! This is our third cycle/season 💃 and I am very excited about it. This episode introduces you to the new season of NerdGang NG and it's packed with the theme of Crime and Criminality. I cannot wait to share this journey with you. With love from Lagos, Nigeria.
11 Apr 2021
Of Theatre, Love and Goodbyes: The Seeing Place by AZIZA EDEN WALKER
Final episode this season!!! It's been an amazing journey this season and I want to thank you for listening and going on the journey with me. This episode discusses our final read THE SEEING PLACE by AZIZA EDEN WALKER and the rollercoaster of emotions with our love interests Thuli and Andile, it's a cute ride into their world of theatre, TV and castings.
4 Apr 2021
A tale of some kind of love: The Galma Story
This episode is one that shares the true love story of one of our listeners. It explores their ordeal with love and all the things in-between. Enjoy! Follow our social media @nerdgangng
28 Mar 2021
Of Betrayal, Love, PTSD and Mental health: MEMORY OF LOVE by AMINATTA FORNA
This episode explores the effects of war and how Africans react to topics surrounding mental health issues using the book Memory of love by AMINATTA FORNA set in 2002 Sierra Leone just after the Civil war. It explores various aspects of love as well. Check out https://t.co/2Q7tAyT0BN?amp=1 for article by Sahelien.com Also check out She writes woman and Mentally aware Nigeria on twitter and IG
16 Mar 2021
Of True Love Stories and Sincere Apologies: The Cole Story by Babajide Cole.
This episode explores the true love and relationship story of Babajide Cole and how love captured his heart. I hope you enjoy this story. Feel free to contact us @nerdgangng on IG and Twitter and say if you wish to share your story.
28 Feb 2021
Of Friendship,Hard decisions and Love: Love Next Door by Amina Thula
This episode explores the friendship and love between Abongile and Kopano, the protagonist in our read of the week LOVE NEXT DOOR by Amina Thula. We see them both navigate their relationship and make a hard decision, we also discuss office politics and it's causes.
7 Feb 2021
Of Traditions, Love and Betrayal: Stay with me by Ayobami Adebayo
This episode explores the Yoruba traditions in the pages of the book stay with me by Ayobami Adebayo, the deceit of the ones we love and family. We explore the stories of the Nigerian society and our culture angle of Yoruba traditional weddings was also explored.
31 Jan 2021
LoveCycle Welcome!
This is an information episode about what to expect this new season. Our theme for this season is #LoveCycle and we want you to live your love fantasies through nerdgangNG. We shall be reading five selected love books and delve into the culture of weddings! You don't want to miss out this season. Enjoy this little information about what to expect.
5 Jan 2021
Of Spirits and Destiny: An orchestra of minorities by Chigozie Obioma
This episode explores the rich stories and history of the Igbo cosmology and the Igbo religion, love and revenge, sacrifice and destiny. It explores tales of the various Igbo spirits that form the Igbo religion and the people in general.
29 Dec 2020
Of humans and godlings: David Mogo godhunter by Suyi Davies Okungbowa
This episode explores the book David Mogo Godhunter by Suyi Davies Okungbowa the tales of the journey of David Mogo to finding himself and the deity Ibeji (twins)
20 Dec 2020
Of Deities, Change, Family and self: Children of blood and bone by Tomi Adeyemi
This episode explores the story of Oya and how she inspires the protagonist of our read for the week children of blood and bone. We explore themes of Family bonds, Fear and the effects of colonialism.
13 Dec 2020
Of Prejudice, exploitations and violence : who fears death by Nnedi Okorafor
In this episode I speak about the role we all have to play to end gender prejudices, rape culture and Female Genital Mutilation
6 Dec 2020
Of unlikely heroes and defining our identity : Binti by Nnedi Okorafor
This episode explores the story of Binti the protagonist in the novella Binti by Nnedi Okorafor. We explore themes of heroism and cultural Identity.
27 Nov 2020
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